I am a disabled artist and my art rose from my disability, initially with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Prior to my Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in 2005, I had an extensive background in writing. After the TBI, I lost my ability to maintain the focus required for extensive writing, but gained the ability to create art. I had no classical training in art or textiles so I learned by inspiration, trial and error and reading.